Every day I send my son a few words of encouragement or wisdom while he's at school 3500 miles away. He's have a rough patch playing hockey at the moment so while this was written for HIM playing in his chosen sport, I think these words transcend to just about anything and everything.
"The difference between “average” and “great” hockey players is the way they’re able to THINK the game… More than speed, hands, and shot power, being at the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time and making the RIGHT plays is what allows a player to:
1. Stand out
2. Get on the score-sheet
3. Gain the coach’s trust
4. Play when the game is on the line
You need to become a student of the game and understand on a deeper level the way it’s played, what your options are in every possible situation, and what the most effective play is given the circumstances."
Today's Training:
AirDyne: 30 mins
Concept II Row: 15 mins
Pull-ups on a "fat bar": 25 reps
Dips: 50 reps
Chin-ups: 25 reps
Push-ups: 50 reps
4-way neck: 1x15x3.5
Ab Wheel: 30 reps
Dynamic Effort Bench: 8x3xx60%
Top 4" Pin Press: 3x3
Incline DB Press: 3x10
C/S Row: 3x10
Tricep Push-down: 4x12
Bike Commute: 26 mins
Sprints: 10x50 yards @75%